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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Allied Health Professions in the Southwest Region (With Aid)

17 Ranked Colleges
973 Degrees Awarded
$19,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Allied Health Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Allied Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 81,167 people earned their degree in allied health professions, making the major the 15th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, allied health professions graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $49,676 and had an average of $30,684 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 10,400 allied health professions graduates with average earnings and debt of $44,774 and $22,598 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 973 allied health professions graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Allied Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in allied health professions. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent allied health professions programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the allied health professions program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Allied Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region master’s degree allied health students with aid.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Allied Health Professions in the Southwest Region (With Aid)

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Allied Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Edinburg, Texas, this large public school awarded 91 diplomas to qualified masters’s allied health students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Rio Grande Valley, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Allied Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are $15,151, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Allied Health Professions Report

#2

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, Texas

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend MSU Texas. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Allied Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. This medium-sized school is located in Wichita Falls, Texas, and it awarded 5 masters’s allied health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree allied health students with aid list, MSU Texas has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Allied Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at MSU Texas are $7,935, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of New Mexico - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Allied Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of New Mexico - Main Campus is a public institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school has a large population, and it awarded 17 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Allied Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNM are $19,890.

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#4

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northern Arizona University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Allied Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Flagstaff, Arizona, and it awarded 76 masters’s allied health degrees in 2019-2020.

NAU also took the #10 spot in our “Best Allied Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Arizona University are $19,489.

Read more about Allied Health Professions at NAU

#5

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Allied Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Texas State University is a large school located in San Marcos, Texas that handed out 23 masters’s allied health degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas State also made our “Best Allied Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State are $17,040, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at Texas State University

#6

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Tarleton State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Allied Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Tarleton State University is a fairly large public school situated in Stephenville, Texas. It awarded 12 masters’s allied health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree allied health students with aid list, Tarleton has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Allied Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tarleton State University are $15,485, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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With a ranking of #7, Stephen F Austin State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Allied Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Stephen F Austin State University is a public institution located in Nacogdoches, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 15 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree allied health students with aid list, SFASU has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Allied Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SFASU are $15,695, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

University of Houston

Houston, Texas

University of Houston ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Houston is a large school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 14 masters’s allied health degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Allied Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. UT Arlington is located in Arlington, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s allied health degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree allied health students with aid list, UT Arlington has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Allied Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Allied Health Professions at The University of Texas at Arlington

#10

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas

With a ranking of #10, Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Allied Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Texas A&M University - College Station is located in College Station, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s allied health degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas A&M College Station, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Allied Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743.

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#22 in overall quality

University of Central Oklahoma ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. UCO is a public institution located in Edmond, Oklahoma. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCO also made our “Best Allied Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #22. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Oklahoma are $17,913.

Full UCO Allied Health Professions Report

#12

Texas Lutheran University

Seguin, Texas

Texas Lutheran University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Seguin, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s allied health students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at TLU, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Allied Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at TLU are $31,850, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas Lutheran University Allied Health Professions Report

#17 in overall quality

Hardin - Simmons University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Allied Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Hardin - Simmons University is a small school located in Abilene, Texas that handed out 29 masters’s allied health degrees in 2019-2020.

Hardin - Simmons also made our “Best Allied Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #17. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Hardin - Simmons University are $14,320.

Read more about Allied Health Professions at Hardin - Simmons

#14

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
#13 in overall quality

University of Tulsa ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 8 degrees to qualified masters’s allied health students in 2019-2020.

University of Tulsa also took the #13 spot in our “Best Allied Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Tulsa are $24,080.

Read more about Allied Health Professions at University of Tulsa

#15

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
#16 in overall quality

Oklahoma City University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Allied Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This small school is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and it awarded 35 masters’s allied health degrees in 2019-2020.

OCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Allied Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma City University are $13,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Allied Health Professions at OCU

#18 in overall quality

Abilene Christian University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Abilene, Texas, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 6 degrees to qualified masters’s allied health students in 2019-2020.

Abilene Christian also made our “Best Allied Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at Abilene Christian University are $23,238, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Abilene Christian Allied Health Professions Report

#17

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#9 in overall quality

Baylor University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Allied Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Baylor is a fairly large school located in Waco, Texas that handed out 10 masters’s allied health degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Allied Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor University are $36,936, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Baylor University Allied Health Professions Report

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References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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